Volume 42, Issue 14, 21 January 2022
- In the News
- Government Media Releases/Statements
- National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Information QR Codes
- NHVR 9 Step SMS Roadmap
- NHVR release new regulatory advice on light to medium heavy vehicles
- VET / Training Updates
- WHS - Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2022
- Toowoomba Bypass - Amended width restrictions for Class 1 oversize vehicles
- Gateway Motorway Works - Port of Brisbane Off Ramp (north bound)
- Barkly Highway Safety Upgrades - Tennant Creek Region, NT
Government Media Releases/Statements
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Federal Government
Planning continues for Warrego Highway intersection upgrades (07/01/2022)
Planning is underway to upgrade Warrego Highway intersections at Mount Crosby Road and Haigslea-Amberley Road. Click here to view.
Seymour Whyte Constructions awarded Bruce Highway Smart Motorways technology contract (07/01/2022)
The rollout of Smart Motorways technology on the Bruce Highway between the Pine River and Caloundra Road is now one step closer, with Seymour Whyte Constructions awarded the contract for construction. Click here to view.
Bridges ahead on Townsville Ring Road upgrade (07/01/2022)
Four new bridges and overpasses are taking shape on the Townsville Ring Road, as works progress on the Townsville Ring Road Stage 5 (TRR5) works. Click here to view.
Safety improvement works sart between Sandy Creek and Kilcoy (14/01/2022)
Work has started on the $19 million D’Aguilar Highway safety improvement project between Sandy Creek and Kilcoy. Click here to view.
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Information QR Codes
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The NHVR has developed a few QR codes for quick access to key information and website links. See below QR codes to access the information.
Having a Safety Management System (SMS) can be one of the most effective ways to meet your safety obligations under the Chain of Responsibility (CoR) and the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL).
The 9 Step SMS Roadmap is designed to guide the adoption, development and implementation of a SMS as part of your day to day business. Each step contains an important function or element of an effective SMS. Whether you are "Starting Out", "Improving On", or aiming for "Continuous Improvement" on your SMS journey, having each of these elements in place can greatly assist you with managing safety risks in the business.
Click here for more details and to watch the videos.
Other resources - click here
NHVR release new regulatory advice on light to medium heavy vehicles
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The NHVR has released new regulatory advice about identifying and managing the safety risks of light to medium heavy vehicles.
This is the second in a series of regulatory advice pieces to help industry and the supply chain better understand Chain of Responsibility laws.
Operators or owners of light to medium heavy vehicles with a GVM or ATM of more than 4.5t and less than 12t – may not be aware of their legal obligations under the HVNL.
This new guidance provides an easy-to-read snapshot of what risks are involved, who has a responsibility to manage those risks, and some useful advice and resources.
The NHVR will release more regulatory advice in the coming weeks and industry is encouraged to provide feedback via the NHVR website.
Read the new regulatory advice here
Australian Industry Standards have released draft training products for the following projects and are inviting feedback:
Please contact us at vet@qta.com.au if you would like to provide feedback directly to us on the above training package development projects, to ensure the voice of Queensland industry is heard.
Australian Industry Standards (AIS) is inviting responses from industry to their annual Industry Skills Survey about key issues affecting skills and workforce development and are encouraging key industry stakeholders to participate.
Your input will assist the development of the 2022 Industry Outlooks.
The skills surveys aim to build a whole-of-industry picture and will be used to assist in identifying new or emerging skills needs and help inform workforce skills needs for the sectors you represent. It can be completed online and should take around 5 to 10 minutes.
The survey will remain open until close of business on Monday 31 January 2022.
Click here to go to the survey.
The Transfuture Internships Program promotes and showcases career opportunities available in the transport and logistics industries. Employers host a university student on a work placement of up to 180 hours, where students can apply their knowledge gained at university in a real work environment.
The cut-off for businesses to submit an Expression of Interest for the upcoming semester (starting late Feb) is 2 February 2022. However, you can contact the TLI Connect team anytime if you would be interested in participating in later semesters.
Click here for more information on the program. If you are interested in participating, please contact the TLI Connect team on 07 3066 0785 or by emailing tliconnect@tmr.qld.gov.au.
WHS - Mentally healthy workplaces workshops 2022
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The Mentally healthy workplaces workshops are filling up quickly for February and March, so don’t delay in booking! All sessions will be conducted online via Zoom and are strictly capped.
What you'll learn at these workshops
Designed for managers and supervisors, you’ll be equipped with foundational skills to identify, assess and manage risks to psychological health and safety within your team. These workshops align with the Mentally healthy workplaces toolkit.
To find out more about modules covered including dates, click here.
Toowoomba Bypass - Amended width restrictions for Class 1 oversize vehicles
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Effective immediately, Class 1 oversize vehicles up to 6.5m wide are permitted to travel eastbound on the Toowoomba Bypass between Charlton and Helidon.
The westbound lanes remain unrestricted for all oversize vehicles.
Class 1 oversize vehicles exceeding 6.5m up to 7.9m wide and up to 5.4m high are permitted to travel on the approved eastbound detour through Toowoomba, provided a copy of the Approved temporary variation for Class 1 oversize vehicles to access the Toowoomba Bypass is used in conjunction with your current permit.
Approved eastbound detour through Toowoomba Warrego Highway, Troys Road, Carrington Road, Taylor Street, Tor Street, James Street, Toowoomba Connection Road, Warrego Highway.
Loads exceeding 6.5m up to 7.9m wide
- Must carry the temporary variation letter.
- Must submit a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) and receive TMR approval prior to travel.
- TMP must identify pinch points and wrong side of road travel.
- Only permitted to travel through Toowoomba between 11pm-3am during this temporary width restriction period.
Loads exceeding 7.9m wide
Check your route before you start your journey
TMR are continuously monitoring, assessing and reviewing roads, bridges and culverts across Queensland. Conditions can change quickly, particularly due to weather. Restrictions are implemented to maintain ongoing safety for all road users.
It is your responsibility to make sure you're using up-to-date information when you assess the suitability of your route.
You must check the Conditions of Operation Database before you start your journey.
Visit the QLDTraffic website, download the app or call 13 19 40 to report an incident or get real-time traffic reports.
Gateway Motorway Works - Port of Brisbane Off Ramp (north bound)
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Transurban are committed to ensuring motorists continue to experience a safe and efficient journey on their roads including the Gateway Motorway. To get works done quickly, safely and with minimum impact to motorists, they conduct planned maintenance closures on Gateway Motorway at night.
In January 2022, there will be lane closures at various locations along Gateway Motorway whilst they undertake some maintenance works.
There will be a lane closure on the Port of Brisbane northbound off-ramp on 24 and 27 January 2022, between 8pm and 5am. (Note: a lane closure only – Not entire off ramp)
Please note, the works have been added to the over dimensional load register.
Barkly Highway Safety Upgrades - Tennant Creek Region, NT
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The Northern Territory Government is widening a 111 kilometre section of the Barkly Highway to improve safety for road users.
Construction is expected to start in early January 2022.
The first section of works will begin 100 kilometres from Threeways and continue 53 kilometres east.
The second section will begin 58 kilometres east of the Tablelands Highway intersection and continue for 58 kilometres towards the Queensland border.
The upgrade will enhance safety for road users by improving the road shoulders. Road users will have improved protection from hazards with additional guardrails being introduced at select locations.
Access will be maintained at all times with traffic management in place.
Road users are encouraged to follow ‘RoadReport NT’ on Facebook to keep up to date with any change in conditions as work progresses.
The upgrades are being delivered in partnership with the Australian Government through the National Road Safety Program, delivering lifesaving road safety treatments on rural and regional roads.
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